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Class
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AMCX
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Item Type
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Vehicle Transport
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Parent System
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ANR
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Gauge
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Standard
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Description
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Bogie 70’ double desk Vehicle Transport wagon
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Year Of Manufacture
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1953 (for car bodies), modified for cars 1973
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Manufactured By
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Previous Classification
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GCX, GC (Commonwealth Railways)
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Current Classification
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Year Of Withdrawal
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Named
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Number Range
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1327 to 1338, 1423 to 1428, 1528 to 1533
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Tare
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Capacity/Load
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History In Service
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ACommonwealth Railways wagon built in 1953 for the purpose of transporting vehicle bodies. They were converted in 1973 for bogie exchange and for the carrying of vehicles. They were recoded AMCX after Sept 1979
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See Also
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GCX, GC
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Colour Schemes
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CR red, CR Brown, ANR oxide red, AN green and gold.
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Modelling Hints
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Further Information
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Modelling the railways of SA Convention 2-213
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Plans
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